Manual Therapy for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
We’ve highlighted how physical therapy can help patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome in the past, but wanted to discuss how manual therapy techniques in particular can be beneficial for EDS sufferers. […]
July 2019
June 2019
PT-Approved Running Shoes
Physical therapists often get asked what type of running shoes are best for health and performance. It can be difficult to navigate the shoe industry with the numerous types and designs consumers are inundated with. Do you need a stability shoe? What about a shoe with a high cushion? As [...]
Dry Needling for Tension Headaches
If you are among the many people who suffer from tension headaches, chances are there is a treatment that can help reduce your pain. Recent studies add to the growing evidence that trigger point dry needling (TDN) is beneficial to combat the symptoms of chronic tension headaches. […]
Our Favorite Exercise: Standing Hamstring Curls & Band Resistance
While runners often forget hamstring strengthening, the hamstrings play a crucial role in your ability to pull the foot from the ground while running. One of my favorite exercises to strengthen hamstrings is standing hamstring curls with band resistance. This activity is more functional than the standard seated hamstring curl [...]
3 Things We Want to Instill in SetPT Patients
When you enter one of our physical therapy facilities, we want you to feel right at home. At SetPT, our goal is to foster a positive, encouraging environment for you to get healthy and return to the activities that allow you to live life to the fullest. […]
May 2019
Treating Headaches with Physical Therapy
Have you ever had a headache that you can’t seem to get rid of or perhaps had one brought on at work after sitting for long periods? If your daily life is affected by the pain of chronic headaches, you may be interested to learn that persistent headaches can be [...]
Treating Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome with Physical Therapy
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS or hypermobility syndrome) is a genetic disorder that affects the connective tissues in the body. In the past, we shared an informational post on EDS, and today we’re highlighting how physical therapy can help patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. […]
SetPT Physical Therapist Spotlight: Sarah Bellman
This week, we’re putting the spotlight on physical therapist Sarah Bellman. Read on to learn more about Sarah’s passion for physical therapy and what led her to join our team. Position: Physical Therapist, SetPT | PT, DPT | Virginia Location Sarah first realized she wanted to enter the medical field in high school after she [...]
Hip Pain? Trigger-Point Dry Needling Might Help
Is pain on the outside of your hip getting in the way of your usual day-to-day activities like walking, exercising or sleeping? If you answered yes, you are not alone. […]
April 2019
Why You Need Physical Therapy After Surgery
Post-surgery physical therapy isn’t always considered a priority. After all, if you fixed the problem with surgery, why is more treatment required? […]